MMD301 Rock Mechanics I

4 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MINING ENGINEERING PR.
Code MMD301
Name Rock Mechanics I
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ (Güz) (A Group) ()
Prof. Dr. AHMET MAHMUT KILIÇ (Güz) (A Group) ()


Course Goal / Objective

To provide students with a fundamental background in theoretical and applied rock mechanics with emphasis on problem-solving in rock engineering as well as an ability to conduct laboratory experiments and interpret the results.

Course Content

Introduction/ Basic descriptions and concepts/ Stresses on the ground/ analysis of stress and strain/ Physical and mechanical properties of rock material and rock mass/ Rock mass classifications/ Rock failure criteria/ Stresses on the underground openings and measurement/ laboratory experiments.

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows about the concepts of rock engineering. Determines strength parameters and rock properties. Makes stress analyses. Determines deformation and failure of rock. Determines stresses around underground opening. Has the skills to conduct laboratory exper


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches
PLO02 - Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions
PLO03 - Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems
PLO04 - Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results.
PLO05 - Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly
PLO06 - Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice.
PLO07 - Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams.
PLO08 - Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves
PLO09 - Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information.
PLO10 - Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date.
PLO11 - Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence.
PLO12 - Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
PLO13 - Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing.
PLO14 - Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility.
PLO15 - Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications.
PLO16 - Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, basic descriptions and concepts Document reading
2 Stress and strain Document reading
3 Stress and strain Document reading
4 Stress and strain Document reading
5 Rock behaviour Document reading
6 Rock failure criterias Document reading
7 Rock failure criterias Document reading
8 Ground stresses and stress distributions Document reading
9 Midtrems
10 Ground stresses and stress distributions Document reading
11 Ground stresses and stress distributions Document reading
12 Rock and mass classifications Document reading
13 Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments Document reading
14 Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments Document reading
15 Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments Document reading
16 Final exam
17 Final exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 90 -18
1. Performance Task (Laboratory) 10 -2
1. Midterm Exam 90 -18
1. Performance Task (Laboratory) 10 -2
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 200 -20
1. Final Exam - 60
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 80
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,20
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 22.03.2016 12:00